United Kingdom Gilbert & Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Natalie Murray Beale (conductor). London Coliseum, 2.12.2024. (JR)
London
Disjointed Barbican Hall programme showcases the versatility of the BBC SO and Lintu’s interpretative skills
United Kingdom Haydn, Moussa, R. Strauss: Nardus Williams (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Laurence Kilsby (tenor), Derek Welton (bass-baritone), BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Hannu Lintu (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 29.11.2024. (KMcD)
Ilan Volkov’s concert with the LSO slightly misses the mark
United Kingdom Lachenmann and Beethoven: LSO Horns, London Symphony Orchestra, Ilan Volkov (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 28.11.2024. (MB)
Light on A Dark Century from Andrey Boreyko and the LPO
United Kingdom Schoenberg, Weinberg, Shostakovich: Gidon Kremer (violin), Alexander Roslavets (narrator/bass), London Philharmonic Choir (artistic director: Neville Creed), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Andrey Boreyko (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 27.11.2024. (CK)
A Royal Academy Opera Hänsel und Gretel to provoke insight and disturbance
United Kingdom Humperdinck, Hänsel und Gretel: Soloists, Royal Academy Opera Chorus, Royal Academy Sinfonia / Johann Stuckenbruck (conductor). Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, 22.11.2024. (MB)
To boldly go: spectacular celestial sounds from the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra
United Kingdom Adès, Saariaho, Holst, Colin Matthews: Guildhall Symphony Orchestra / Alpesh Chauhan (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 20.11.2024. (CK)
A concert to live in the memory: Blomstedt at 97 in a tender Mahler Ninth with the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Mozart, Mahler: Leonidas Kavakos (violin), Philharmonia / Herbert Blomstedt (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 21.11.2024. (JR)
ENO’s The Elixir of Love is a wonderful night out, full of young talent
United Kingdom Donizetti, The Elixir of Love (L’elisir d’amore): Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of English National Opera / Teresa Riveira Böhm (conductor). London Coliseum, 20.11.2024. (CC)